Posts Tagged ‘Bali’
Candi & Pura (Temples) in Indonesia
Buddhism and Hinduism have had long histories in Indonesia. In Bahasa Indonesia, “candi” refers to ancient Hindu and/or Buddhist temples. The term can also be applied to non-religious structures dated from the same historical periods. “Pura” is [Read More]
PULAU – Indo Surf Film
If you love the ocean and especially surfing, check out this YouTube video highlight: PULAU – Indo Surf Film A short surf movie filmed in Indonesia (North Sumatra – Bali) during 2011 season by Ricardo Borghi & Joyce Grisotto. If the video does [Read More]
Journey through Indonesia
“M” is for “montage.” Online via YouTube, you can find a nice montage of travel photography and videos titled “Journey through Indonesia”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MX1y0tgJFM (Clicking on the link above will open the video in a [Read More]
Something about Bali
The Balinese already know that there is something special about Bali. It’s interesting when “outside visitors” make their way there – often from very long distances – and end up finding themselves or learning more about the world. Whether [Read More]
October 2011 – Poem of the Month
BARIS DANCE by Ahmad Shiddiqi a dance of war strongly masculine display a strong sensitivity in the myriad of moods and expressions a sacral dance performed usually dressed warriors with distinctive triangular white headdresses bearing weapons such as [Read More]
Primates of Indonesia
Indonesia is well-known for its unique habitat with diverse flora and fauna. This set of YouTube videos show macaques in Bali, gibbons in Sumatra, and orangutans in Kalimantan. While there are efforts to preserve the territories and food systems of these primates, there [Read More]
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